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JOB SUMMARY:

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ANNOUNCEMENT AMENDED TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE.

This is a Senior Level (SL) position located in the Office of Research and Development (ORD), Office of Science Policy, Washington, D.C. This position serves as the program manager for hydraulic fracturing research and serves as the primary spokesperson for EPA's hydraulic fracturing research program.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

DUTIES:

1. Provides expert scientific leadership and direction for scientific and technical matters for selected high priority ORD research programs, with an initial focus on the hydraulic fracturing research area.

2. Has substantial hands-on involvement and participation in the scientific research of the hydraulic fracturing program area.

3. In coordination with ORD's National Program Directors, serves as ORD's principal spokesperson for the hydraulic fracturing research area and represents the ORD research program within and outside the Agency.

4. Coordinates with other EPA offices and other federal agencies to ensure policy decisions related to hydraulic fracturing are informed by sound science.

5. Serves as the ORD lead official for responding to congressional, OMB, and other inquiries related to the hydraulic fracturing program area.

6. Conducts scientific analyses in support of the hydraulic fracturing program that includes the following: systematic evaluation of theory, experimentation, or stimulation of experiments; application of the scientific methods, including problem exploration and definition, interpretations of findings, and documentation or reporting of findings; and exercise of creativity and critical judgment, a variation in which may materially affect the nature of the end product. Represents ORD as a technical expert on the hydraulic fracturing program in the national and international scientific communities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position. Typically we could find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related. You will be evaluated on the following Technical Qualifications (TQ) and Desirable Qualifications (DQ). Please provide a narrative not to exceed two pages per TQ and DQ.

0401 Series: Applicants must have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-15 level performing work that involves professional research, or scientific work in biology, agriculture, or national resources management, or regulatory activities; or

1301 Series: Applicants must have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-15 level responsible for conducting work related to the physical science field.

This position has a minimum education requirement. In addition to meeting the minimum education requirement, the applicant must possess specific eperience that meets the specialized experience requirement described below.

0401 Series - Applicant must possess a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, national resources management, or chemistry; or

1301 Series - Applicant must possess a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that include at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or engineering science.

If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form prior to your first day of employment and annually thereafter.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You must provide specific examples of your education, experience, training and awards to each Technical Qualifications (TQs) and Desirable Qualifications (DQs). Response to the TQs is mandatory. Failure to address the TQs will result in your application being disqualified, Addressing the DQs is optional; however not addressing them will impact your rating. The TQs and DQs must be addressed in a supplemental statement of your application. Your response should be clear an concise and show a level of accomplishment and a degree of responsibility. In addition, your responses should highlight your experience, training, and achievements in conjunction with the resume you provide.

A. Technical Qualifications (TQs) - Mandatory (Note: Failure to address these factors will result will result in your application being disqualified.) Narrative responses to the Technical Qualifications and Desirable Qualifications should no more than two pages each. All TQs must be addressed in a supplemental statement of your application,

TQ1. Experience managing and administering a multidisciplinary scientific research program in the area of hydraulic fracturing.

TQ2. Experience managing and administering the operational procedures for a research program, assuring the staff have the resources and support needed to accomplish the program mission.

B. Desirable Qualifications (DQs) - Optional (Note: Addressing the Desirable Qualifications is optional.; however, not addressing them will impact your rating.) Narrative responses to the Desirable Qualifications must be addressed in a supplemental statement of your application.

DQ1. Experience in more than one environmental/administrative program and/or in more than one organization or entity.

DQ2. An advanced degree in one of the biological, medical, or physical sciences or engineering fields.

BENEFITS:

Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many worklife quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensivebenefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave,holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the FederalEmployees Retirement System. The following Web addresses are provided foryour reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federalemployees. To find out more visit Benefits. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.

OTHER INFORMATION:

This information is used to determine your qualifications for employment. The use of this information is authorized under Title 5 USC, Sections 3302 and 3361. If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid by EPA according to applicable rules. You can read more about these expenses on this web site: http://www.relocatefeds.gov. Episodic telework is available.If you are a male and hired, and if you were born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. All Federal employees are required by P. L. 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Senior Leaders are required to comply with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act and must submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, upon assuming the position, annually, and upon termination of employment. Positive education is required for this position. Background and/or Security Investigation required. Position involves travel.

HOW TO APPLY:

You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application of this position. You must provide specific examples of your education, experience, training and awards which are applicable to each (A) Technical Qualifications (TQs) and (B) Desirable Qualifications (DQs). Response to the TQs is mandatory. Failure to address the TQs will result in your application being disqualified. Addressing the DQs is optional; however, not addressing them will impact your rating. All TQs and DQs must be addressed in a supplemental statement of your application. Your response should be clear and concise an show a level of accomplishment and a degree of responsibility. In addition, your responses should highlight your experience, training, and achievements in conjunction with the resume that you provide. To begin the application process, click the Apply On-line button to the right on the screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package bby 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date of the announcement. All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USA Jobs document portfolio feature. If you cannot apply on-line, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed to the right for assistance no later than three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

You must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Technical Qualifications (TQ) questions in order to receive consideration for the position. When responding to the Mandatory Technical and/or Desirable Qualifications, you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the Technical and/or Desirable Qualifications. Technical Mandatory and/or Desirable factors should be limited to no more than two pages apiece. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, prior to assuming the SL position, annually, and upon termination of employment.

Documents to be submitted on-line:

--Resume clearly stating your experience related to this position as described in the Duties Section and Qualifications Required Section. In describing your experience, you need to be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.--Responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire

--Responses to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs) and Desirable Qualifications (DQs).--College transcripts - required to submit either unofficial transcripts or a list of courses that includes course title, grades earned, completion dates, department, and quarter or semester hours earned.--Veterans' Preference Documents - DD-214 Member 4 copy, VA Letter, and SF-15, if applicable; active duty military submit statement of service from commanding officer documenting dates of active duty and any campaign medals/badges; include character of service. Additional information can be found on our web site:http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJobs that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, responses to the Technical Qualifications (TQs) and Desirable Qualifications (DQs), and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. If your application meets the basic qualifications, it will then be forwarded to a Rating Panel for further review. The Rating Panel decides which Best Qualified applicants will be forwarded to the Selecting Official to make a selection. Interviews are arranged through the Selecting Official. If your application is not forwarded to the Rating Panel, you will be notified of the outcome of your application. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement. You may call the Executive Resources Division on (202) 564-0520 to get the status of your application.